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Afro Vibes

This show focuses on the different styles of music across the African continent including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Makossa, Coupe Decalle, Ndombolo, Bongo etc just to name these. Both contemporary and older sounds are sampled. The programme also includes interviews with local and international artists and promoters as well as promoting upcoming[Read More…]

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Friends of Near

Friends of Near is a way for you to support the community work of Near Media Co-op. We source funding from a variety of sources, but we not in receipt of core state funding. We have been fortunate to receive a range of grants but we are always looking at[Read More…]

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The Word

Broadcasting Monday 7, 14 & 21st of March @ 2pm Get ready to journey into the hearts and minds of Post Primary school children from North East Dublin. Prepare to encounter the full gamut of emotions from joy to sorrow, shock, surprise, horror, fear, love, loss and gain as our young[Read More…]

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Europe in my Backyard

Near FM proudly presents Europe in my Backyard- Radio reporting on the European Cohesion Policy with guests talking about projects, organizations and strategies for a more connected, competitive, greener, social and sustainable Ireland.  Every Thursday from 4.30 to 5.00pm on Near FM February 10th. This project is a collaboration with[Read More…]

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The Shack

Broadcasting Wed Feb 2nd at 4.30pm The Shack, by a group of teenagers from Kilmore West Youth project telling us about themselves, their trip to the Cavan Centre and playing some music. For more details visit https://www.kilmorewestyouthproject.com.  Social Benefit programming is made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. 

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Angry Bird

Rounding off our second series of new audio drama from women writers is ‘Angry Bird’ by Tamsin Larby. Broadcasting at 16.30 on the 28th January 2022 Eileen Nolan is a 75-year old ‘force of nature’ who has had enough and because she has nothing to lose, that makes her ferocious! [Read More…]

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This week on Life Unfiltered, Maria McHale looks at the power of music and what it actually evokes in us. Music is not just background noise but something powerful that [...]

Mary Oyediran speaks to Tina Nyawachukwu and Shashank Chakerwarti Mission Ireland 2026, founder and chairperson of The Variety  Show Group and youth advocate about the forthcoming annual Variety Talent Competition [...]

Mary Oyediran talks to Michael Geary the Communication and Education Officer with Agri Aware, about the Agri Aware Farmyard at Bloom 2026 in Phoenix Park. [...]

Paul Harrison returns with the second series of reminiscences from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Episode 10 – Artane Industrial School . 1st Broadcast 29th May 2026 http://www.nearfm.ie   [...]

Paula Wiseman chats with librarian, Fintan Quinn about all the upcoming events in Coolock Library. 1st Broadcast 29th May 2026 https://www.dublincity.ie/libraries/find-library/coolock-library     [...]

Mary Oyediran talks to  Lassane Ouedraogo Chairperson of ASCI on current news from the African Diaspora Ireland and African Continent. 1st Broadcast 29th May 2026 https://x.com/AfricaCen https://africacentre.ie/   [...]

Darren J. Prior spoke to Frank Houghton the principal investigator of the tobacco, alcohol and gambling research group at the Technological University of the Shannon TUS about the Irish Gambling [...]

Centre Manager “@Santry Community Centre” Caroline Molly talks to Phillip Smith, about Discover Santry Day, which takes place Sunday June 14th. [...]